Five Reasons for a Uniform Fiduciary Standard
In order to have fair and transparent markets, all investors must feel confident that the investment advice, products, and services offered by investment professionals are not only suitable for them...
View ArticleWeekend Reading for Financial Advisers: Scoundrels, Birds and Bees, and Risky...
Over the past couple of weeks there have been lots of compelling articles for financial advisers. Here are some of my favorite reads in case you missed them. Read more →
View ArticleDodd-Frank and Family Offices: What You Need to Know
In a recent webinar titled "The Effect of Dodd Frank on Family Office Regulation," David Guin, partner in the law firm Withers Bergman, discussed the impact of the US Securities and Exchange...
View ArticleMarkets May Be Up, But Trust Is Still an Issue, Says CFA Institute President...
"Why don't we feel better that the markets are up this year?" asked John Rogers, CFA, president and CEO of CFA Institute, in an appearance earlier today on Bloomberg TV. The answer: "It's because...
View ArticleFinancial Advisers: Do You Have a Strategy to Attract Millennials?
A new report finds that Millennials are much less likely than the older generations to have contact with financial advisors. And yet they also make up a larger percentage of those with $2 million+ in...
View ArticleOutlook for the US Wealth Management Industry: “The Most Exciting Time”
More fee-based advisers, impact investments, and a growing market for financial advice: April Rudin on the future of private wealth. Read more
View ArticleRise of the Machines: Winners and Losers in the Robo-Adviser Battle
How is the war between robo-advisers and traditional registered investment advisers (RIAs) going to play out? Wesley Gray offers some predictions on the potential losers and winners based on the...
View ArticleOutlook for the US Wealth Management Industry: The Predictive Analytics Era
What will 2016 look like for the US wealth management sector? We asked April Rudin, founder and president of The Rudin Group, to share her predictions and analysis. Read more
View ArticleWeekend Reads: 2016 Surprises, Con Artists, and Chef’s Table
Here’s an interesting question to ponder as you look out at 2016: “What pain do you want in your life?” Or said another way, "What are you willing to struggle for?" This, writes Mark Manson, is "The...
View ArticleWhy I Love Having My Own RIA
Business is so much easier when you have autonomy. This is especially true for advisers, since you can choose a structure that fits your philosophy and personality. You can also adapt faster to...
View ArticleShould RIAs Change Their Business Model?
Recent market bullishness could be masking unfavorable longer-term trends for registered investment advisers (RIAs).
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